A visual and editorial exploration of sexism in media and advertising throughout history.

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You Smell and Men Hate You

"True, men were attracted to her, but their interest quickly turned to indifference. Poor Girl!"

"5,000,000 young women become of marriageable age this year. How many of them, we wonder, will make the grade? One thing is certain, they can't expect to attract and hold men if they have halitosis (unpleasant breath.) It nullifies every other charm."